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Rose Klink Obituary
UPTON - Rose S. (Altrath) Klink, 78, of Upton, died peacefully early Sat., April 5, 2014, at her daughter's home in Spencer. She was the wife of George Klink.
Mrs. Klink was born in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Carrie (Baier) and Oscar Altrath. She was a graduate of Irvington High School in NJ, and came to Upton from NJ in 1971. She worked at Fenwal in Ashland for 23 years, retiring in 2000, and was a member of the Upton Republican Town Committee.
In addition to her husband of 60 years, she leaves two daughters, Karen Grazulis and her husband Stanley of Douglas, and Christine Pilling and her husband Thomas of Spencer; a godson, Joseph Poirier and his wife Kerry of Upton; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Herbert Altrath.
Funeral services will be held Tues., April 8, at 11 a.m. in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main St., Upton. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
A calling hour at the funeral home will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service on Tues.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758540, Topeka, KS 66675-8540 or to Spencer Animal Control, 22 Norcross Rd., Spencer, MA 01562.
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Barbara and Rodney Gallagher
April 7, 2014
Grampa, Karen, Christine, Patrick, Adam, Katherine and Joey; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Barbara and Rodney Gallagher
April 7, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Roger LaFerriere
April 7, 2014
Corinne and I extend our condolences to Rose's family and friends. We never forgot you Rose. Rest in peace.
Alyssa Wellens-Sury
April 7, 2014
Rose Klink was a kind, thoughtful, loving and sometimes tough person. She was dedicated to her family and friends and always thought of others first. I am honored and blessed to have known such an amazing person. Rest in peace, Rose.
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Alyssa Wellens-Sury
April 7, 2014
" He will raise you up on eagle's wings. Bear you on the breath of dawn. Make you to shine like the sun. And hold you in the palm of His hands."
Rick & Ann King
April 6, 2014
Our condolences to the family, Adam anything you need let us know, love you mom & dad King ..RIP Rose
karen lawrence
April 6, 2014
I knew rose from fenwals she was a very strong lady I want to send my sympathy to all of rose'sfamily love Karen lawrence
Sue Lavallee
April 6, 2014
May god take under his wings .my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Robin Rochette
April 6, 2014
"Mom", you were an awesome lady.You were strong when no one saw it..You were loving, patient,and forgiving. I didn't now you for long,but loved who I knew..I will miss you..
maria griffin
April 6, 2014
I worked with her at fenwal and she was a great lady .she is your guardian angel now. Sorry for your loss.
maria griffin
April 6, 2014
I knew her from working with her at fenwal she is now your guardian angel. So sad for your loss of a very special lady. God Bless you and your family.
April 5, 2014
I worked with rose at fenwals and I wanted to send condolences to the family at this difficult time
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